To see what truly makes AC Pools unique you have to look below the surface. Many construction defects can be covered with a coating of concrete and then painfully re-emerge months down the road. Structural defects can be quite common in concrete swimming pools when the proper construction practices are not implemented. These defects can be extremely expensive to repair and usually surface after the swimming pool is completed and the contractor has been paid in full.

To appreciate the AC Pools difference you must first understand The Process that goes into each swimming pool. Every one of our concrete pools starts with structural and hydraulic engineered plans to determine the best building practices based on the site conditions and the scope of work. Soil test are performed to determine the load bearing capacity of the soil. If deficiences are present, a soil engineer will detail a prescriptive remedy to create uniform soil conditions for the foundation of the pool. Once pool construction has began, rebar (steel) and concrete are placed in accordnce with the engineered plans and to standards set forth by the American Shotcrete Association (ASA). When the pool shell is complete, it is hydrated for 28 days to enhance the compressive strength of the concrete and the structural integrity. While the pool shell is hydrating, the plumbing and all pool equipment is installed according to the hydraulic plans. Before any of the plumbing is covered, all lines are pressure tested to insure that no leaks are present. With the plumbing pressure testing complete, the backfilling of the pool walls and pool deck area begin. We use only quality backfill material and compact in layers to insure that your pool deck has a sturdy base to guard against settling and deformation of your pool deck. When the pool shell is ready, tile is installed with adherence to all specifications set forth by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Only when every component of construction is complete including the decking and landscape, the concrete swimming pool is then ready for plaster (The finish coat). As the plaster process is completed, the pool is filled with water (typically by a water truck) and a 28 day National Plaster Council (NPC) start-up protocol is initiated. During this 28 day period the owner is educated on the operation of all pool equipment and maintenance requirements for their swimming pool.

When comparing pool builders, remember to look into more than just the finished photos because that can be very deceptive and can hide underlying problems. As you do your research, ask for construction photos, look at those photos and compare them to the photos above…how do they compare?

The pool builder you choose should have a proven track record and a process that insures that your pool is being constructed to the highest possible standards. That pool builder is AC Pools…